Aroma Chundan wins Nehru Trophy Boat Race on debut
Its oarsmen edge past seasoned rivals Nadubhagam Chundan by just 12 milliseconds to claim the coveted trophy. Veeyapuram Chundan comes third
On its first appearance, the Aroma Chundan boat team secured a resounding victory in the 72nd Nehru Trophy Boat Race, held at Punnamada waters on Saturday. The Aroma Boat Club's oarsmen triumphed over Nadubhagam Chundan, a seasoned rival, by a margin of just 12 milliseconds, marking an extraordinary debut season for the young boat.
Aroma Chundan set the pace at 4:23.328 minutes, narrowly surpassing Nadubhagam, which completed the race in 4:23.448 minutes. Veeyapuram Chundan, rowed by the UBC Kainakary FC team, secured third place, with Melppadam Chundan from the Pallathuruthy Boat Club finishing fourth. The race took place on Track 3 for Aroma Chundan and Track 4 for Nadubhagam.
The team's success marked a significant achievement, following their notable win in the opening race of the season, the Champakulam Moolam Boat Race. Throughout the event, Aroma Chundan showcased their prowess, outperforming competitors in subsequent heats, ultimately winning the most coveted trophy of the Nehru Trophy Boat Race.
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